Student Transport Driver - Early Morning Routes

North-America-Central-School-Bus; West Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

North-America-Central-School-Bus in Illinois seeks a dependable school bus driver to transport students safely on regular routes, charters or spares, with both manual and automatic buses. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, assist students boarding and alighting, maintain student discipline, and communicate with school staff, parents and students while following safety rules.

The role requires early morning hours, a valid operator's license with endorsements and a high school

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Operator’s license with required endorsements and local permits as required.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work early morning hours.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Drives a regular route, is a regular, spare or charter driver. Safe operation of transportation vehicle.
• Read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks.
• Assists students in loading and unloading, including wheelchair lift.
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attend all safety and training meetings.
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door.
• Cleans the insides and outsides of the bus.

Skills

Verbal communication

Early mornings

Independent work

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Operator’s license with endorsements & permits

Job description

North-America-Central-School-Bus in Illinois seeks a dependable school bus driver to transport students safely on regular routes, charters or spares, with both manual and automatic buses. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, assist students boarding and alighting, maintain student discipline, and communicate with school staff, parents and students while following safety rules.

The role requires early morning hours, a valid operator's license with endorsements and a high school